The 20 Best Management Consulting Companies to Work For As Rated by the Women Who Work There (December 2019)
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The 20 best management consulting companies to work for
1. Gallup
4.4 stars
Gallup is a management consulting company headquartered in the Omaha, NE area, that employs 1001 to 5000 people. The company has its best ratings for equal opportunities for women and men (4.7 stars) and management opportunities (4.7 stars).
Here’s what one woman writes about working for Gallup:
"You don't get paid time off but you set your own hours so you can choose to work extra hours to make up for time off. And they give lots of bonuses and ect. They also pay for co..."
2. The Boston Consulting Group (BCG)
4.2 stars
The Boston Consulting Group (BCG) is a management consulting company headquartered in the Boston, MA area, that employs 10000+ people. The company has its best ratings for maternity and adoptive leave (4.6 stars) and equal opportunities for women and men (4.5 stars).
Here’s what one woman writes about working for The Boston Consulting Group (BCG):
"BCG is really a great place for women. We have a real support group, Partners listen to us and more and more of us grow through the ranks. I left to go back to school but I will..."
3. Bain & Company
4.0 stars
Bain & Company is a management consulting company headquartered in the Boston, MA area, that employs 5001 to 10000 people. The company has its best ratings for social activities and environment (4.9 stars) and maternity and adoptive leave (4.7 stars).
Here’s what one woman writes about working for Bain & Company:
"Bain & Company is a great environment for women. There are numerous promotional opportunities and mentoring opportunities. Working from home isn't available for every employee w..."
4. CEB
3.8 stars
CEB is a management consulting company headquartered in the Arlington, VA area, that employs 1001 to 5000 people. The company has its best ratings for paid time off (4.4 stars) and the people you work with (4.3 stars).
Here’s what one woman writes about working for CEB:
"I'm a full-time working mom and have been at CEB for more than a year. Not only am I able to balance my family responsibilities by telecommuting opportunities and volunteer time..."
5. Deloitte
3.7 stars
Deloitte is a management consulting company headquartered in the New York City, NY area, that employs 5001 to 10000 people. The company has its best ratings for paid time off (4.3 stars) and maternity and adoptive leave (4.3 stars).
Here’s what one woman writes about working for Deloitte:
"excellent place for women"
6. ZS Associates
3.6 stars
ZS Associates is a management consulting company headquartered in the Chicago, IL area, that employs 1001 to 5000 people. The company has its best ratings for social activities and environment (4.2 stars) and paid time off (4.1 stars).
Here’s what one woman writes about working for ZS Associates:
"Women make up about 30% of the firm overall and there are multiple visible women leaders in top positions in the company. The Women's Leadership Initiative also provides opport..."
7. Towers Watson
3.5 stars
Towers Watson is a management consulting company headquartered in the Arlington, VA area, that employs 5001 to 10000 people. The company has its best ratings for ability to telecommute (4.1 stars) and management opportunities (4.1 stars).
Here’s what one woman writes about working for Towers Watson:
"I work for the One Exchange division of Towers Watson and am really impressed with the company so far. Women get paid maternity leave and have a dedicated Mothers Room for lacta..."
8. McKinsey & Co
3.5 stars
McKinsey & Co is a management consulting company headquartered in the New York City, NY area, that employs 5001 to 10000 people. The company has its best ratings for paid time off (4.1 stars) and learning opportunities (4.1 stars).
Here’s what one woman writes about working for McKinsey & Co:
"Great culture! A lot of woman trainings/workshops/meetings, great woman in senior management"
9. Booz Allen Hamilton
3.4 stars
Booz Allen Hamilton is a management consulting company headquartered in the McLean, VA area, that employs 5001 to 10000 people. The company has its best ratings for maternity and adoptive leave (3.8 stars) and the people you work with (3.8 stars).
Here’s what one woman writes about working for Booz Allen Hamilton:
"Ultimately it depends on the kind of work you do. But all in all this primarily white male leadership team recognizes it's need for balance. The best part is the ability to Tele..."
10. Protiviti
3.4 stars
Protiviti is a management consulting company headquartered in the London, United Kingdom area, that employs 1001 to 5000 people. The company has its best ratings for paid time off (4.0 stars) and the people you work with (3.9 stars).
Here’s what one woman writes about working for Protiviti:
"A great place to work for anyone, with a commitment to diversity and inclusion."
11. KPMG
3.4 stars
KPMG is a management consulting company headquartered in the New York City, NY area, that employs 10000+ people. The company has its best ratings for paid time off (4.1 stars) and maternity and adoptive leave (4.0 stars).
Here’s what one woman writes about working for KPMG:
"Overall, KPMG is a great place to work, men and women alike. Our new CEO is a woman, and darn good at her job. I feel proud to work for KPMG. I would like to see more opportu..."
12. Slalom Consulting
3.2 stars
Slalom Consulting is a management consulting company headquartered in the Seattle, WA area, that employs 1001 to 5000 people. The company has its best ratings for social activities and environment (4.2 stars) and the people you work with (3.7 stars).
Here’s what one woman writes about working for Slalom Consulting:
"Trying so hard, but really need more women in leadership to truly be great. Best place for women that i have worked, but unfortunately, that isn't saying much."
13. CCMC
3.2 stars
CCMC is a management consulting company headquartered in the Las Vegas, NV area, that employs 501 to 1000 people. The company has its best ratings for female representation in leadership (4.4 stars) and management opportunities (4.2 stars).
14. ICF International
3.1 stars
ICF International is a management consulting company headquartered in the Fairfax, VA area, that employs 5001 to 10000 people. The company has its best ratings for management opportunities (3.7 stars) and ability to telecommute (3.6 stars).
Here’s what one woman writes about working for ICF International:
"I've worked at ICF International since 2002. (It's March 2016 now.) I've had 2 kids, breast fed and never had to pump, because I work from home. My female boss has been under ev..."
15. L.E.K. Consulting
3.1 stars
L.E.K. Consulting is a management consulting company headquartered in the Boston, MA area, that employs 1001 to 5000 people. The company has its best ratings for social activities and environment (4.1 stars) and equal opportunities for women and men (4.0 stars).
16. Huron Consulting Group
3.1 stars
Huron Consulting Group is a management consulting company headquartered in the Chicago, IL area, that employs 1001 to 5000 people. The company has its best ratings for paid time off (4.3 stars) and maternity and adoptive leave (3.8 stars).
Here’s what one woman writes about working for Huron Consulting Group:
"Consulting roles require regular travel which can lead to difficult work/life/balance decisions and prioritization for women. However, I've been very impressed by the female le..."
17. Navigant
3.0 stars
Navigant is a management consulting company that employs 1001 to 5000 people. The company has its best ratings for maternity and adoptive leave (3.6 stars) and female representation in leadership (3.5 stars).
18. CBIZ
2.9 stars
CBIZ is a management consulting company headquartered in the Cleveland, OH area, that employs 1001 to 5000 people. The company has its best ratings for the people you work with (3.7 stars) and maternity and adoptive leave (3.7 stars).
Here’s what one woman writes about working for CBIZ:
"The department I support has historically been a "boy's club", although there are currently more women than men here. This has led some of the men who have been here longer to ..."
19. FTI Consulting
2.8 stars
FTI Consulting is a management consulting company headquartered in the Washington, D.C. area, that employs 1001 to 5000 people. The company has its best ratings for paid time off (3.9 stars) and salary satisfaction (3.4 stars).
Here’s what one woman writes about working for FTI Consulting:
"Overall i think giving special recognition to women for achieving the same things as men is insulting, however it seems to be they way some people feel we're "supposed" to encou..."
20. Public Consulting Group
2.7 stars
Public Consulting Group is a management consulting company headquartered in the Phoenix, AZ area, that employs 1001 to 5000 people. The company has its best ratings for ability to telecommute (3.7 stars) and paid time off (3.5 stars).
Here’s what one woman writes about working for Public Consulting Group:
"Women hold top leadership positions, this office location is mostly women with only a few men (30-50 employees within this office). Besides the recent leadership changes, which ..."
Companies with ratings and reviews from at least 10 current or former US-based employees are eligible for this list. Company ratings accurate as of December 1, 2019.